subtract (from)

verb

Definition of subtract (from)next
as in to cut down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtract (from)
  1. cut down
  2. reduce
  3. modify
  4. decrease
  5. moderate
  6. diminish
  7. lessen
  8. slash
Verb
  • Salt Box and Shabu are among six local spots that took part in an exploratory program to evaluate the viability of using reusable to-go packaging to help cut down on single-use containers.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The technology also significantly cuts down on image speckling, which can be a problem with UST laser projectors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of cut down
Verb
  • The Perform Flare Legging is only $26 (previously $88), while the ReNew Fleece Oversized Crew is reduced to $29 from $98.
    Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The federal government was more successful reducing homelessness among veterans in part because housing and mental health services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were strategically paired with resources from HUD, experts told USA TODAY.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of reduce
Verb
  • The committee modified rule 11.L.5.b to mandate a replay if the ball hits the net, goes over, and then hits a drooping net that’s laying on the ground.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Comprising 42 pairs of chromosomes instead of the original 14, the DNA of modern wheat has been artificially modified.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of modify
Verb
  • Narcotics Use Use of narcotics other than heroin (including Vicodin, OxyContin, and Percocet) among 12th graders decreased to an all-time low of 0.6 percent in 2024, down from a peak of 9.5 percent in 2004.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Demand for gas tends to decrease in December due to the frigid temperature, more remote work and the rise of online shopping.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of decrease
Verb
  • Axios Charlotte reporter Alexandra Sands moderated a conversation with The Batchmaker founder Cristina Rojas-Agurcia at a Dec. 11 event.
    Emily Hamilton, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
  • More Wisconsinites are traveling as inflation continues to moderate, according to AAA.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of moderate
Verb
  • The Yankees’ decision to go with Goldschmidt on a one-year contract is not without risk given his age and diminishing skills.
    Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The district is set to ask the Metro Council for use of $12 million surplus funds to partially offset the diminishing pandemic money.
    Maria Leontaras, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of diminish
Verb
  • Throughout the presidential campaign, many of Trump’s most ardent fans joined the Musk fandom as well, lessening the odds that the government will be subjecting him and his businesses to scrutiny anytime soon.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In other words, people may feel more satisfied after having a solid sweet, lessening the chances of sugar overconsumption and poor health outcomes.
    Maggie O'Neill, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lessen
Verb
  • Critics quickly shifted their anger from Krishnan to Musk and Ramaswamy, who Trump tapped six weeks ago to co-lead a new Department of Government Efficiency that will work to slash federal government spending, waste and regulations.
    Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Despite slashing 12,000 jobs, or roughly 6% of its workforce, in 2023, Google has continued eliminating roles this year.
    Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of slash
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